Corral Drive-In
6180 120th Avenue,
Storm Lake,
IA
50588
6180 120th Avenue,
Storm Lake,
IA
50588
1 person
favorited this theater
Showing 9 comments
By 1994, the drive-in had been demolished.
The drive-in had an exit road on the north side of the property which can be seen in the 1954 aerial. However, by 1973 it appears to have no longer been in use. By 1983, it had disappeared under the plowed field.
Today, a faint hint of the exit road still exists where it connects to the main road. And runs to the east between two lines of trees.
The Corral Drive-In opened its gates on May 17, 1950 with Jane High in “Blue Grass Of Kentucky” with no extra short subjects, featuring an original capacity of 450 cars (which eventually downgraded to 375 over time) with installations of Century projection equipments and in-car speakers. It was first operated by Bill Hill and Don Smith, both from Storm Lake.
The Corral Drive-In closed after the 1985 season.
The Earliest Information I Can Find Is A Special Event That Was Held During The 1959 Season. It Is Still In Operation In 1977.
A more accurate address for this theater is 6180 120th Ave, Lakeside, IA 50588. This points directly to the entrance road. Some ramps are still visible next to the residence.
Please update.
My uncle Edward “Eddie” Miller worked there for years, until he was hit by a car at the drive-in and suffered a compound leg fracture that prevented him from performing his duties.
thanks Chuck.
Oh yeah. 1950-1985 is how long it was open.
Also known as Corral Drive-In. Listed as being owned by Fridley.
Topo map shows it at 120th Ave. and Ash St., where the (now removed) railroad track crosses.
Something has been built on the site, but I can’t tell what it is.
Open ~1969-~1975? Can you verify the exact dates?
Could use an address or crossroads, more info and photos.